Henri Matisse Seated Nude, Derrière le Miroir No. 46–47 Lithograph, 1952

A refined lithograph by Henri Matisse titled Seated Nude, published in 1952 as part of the celebrated French art and literary review Derrière le Miroir. This work captures Matisse’s enduring exploration of the human form through economy of line and tonal subtlety.

Rendered in soft grayscale lithography, the composition presents a seated female nude with relaxed posture and introspective presence. The figure is defined through fluid contour lines and gentle shading, demonstrating Matisse’s mastery of reduction — where minimal marks convey volume, movement, and emotion. The looseness of the line paired with controlled tonal areas reflects the artist’s late-career confidence and clarity of vision.

Published by the renowned Parisian gallery Galerie Maeght, Derrière le Miroir served as a platform for original lithographs by leading modernists of the period. Works from these editions are widely collected for their direct connection to the artist’s hand and their role within postwar European printmaking.

This example is presented in a custom gilt frame with a neutral mat, complementing the softness of the composition while elevating its presentation to a gallery standard. The framing enhances both the intimacy of the subject and the architectural presence of the piece.

Artist

Henri Matisse (1869–1954)

Title

Seated Nude

Medium

Lithograph on paper

Publication

Derrière le Miroir, No. 46–47

Date

1952

Dimensions

Image: 15 in. x 11 in. (38 x 28 cm)

Condition

Good vintage condition. Minor age-appropriate toning. Professionally framed under glass.

Style

Modernism / Postwar European Printmaking

Provenance

Private collection